Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?
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Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?
Ian Hodder, the author of the book Where Are We Heading?: The Evolution of Human and Things explores human evolution and history based on the notable dependency between human beings and machines. The author focuses on advancement towards civilization and natural selection as the primary modes of thought on human evolution. Hodder proposes the theory of human development and ways that people depend on both natural and artificial things for survival. However, some of the elements, such as plants, depend on human beings. Therefore, human beings have an endless need for new forms of innovations. Hodder conducted comprehensive research to reveal mutual dependency that is part of both genetic and cultural evolution. Hodder identifies numerous cases, such as the invention of the wheel and Christmas tree lights, which divulge that entanglement results in heightened human dependency. Hodder and Reggio reveal the existing interdependency between human beings and items, history of invention, and the future possibilities through Koyaanisqatsi film and Where Are We Heading?: The Evolution of Human and Things publication, respectively.
Hodder demonstrates that the entangled interdependence between human beings and things expedites the forward direction of history. The author frames an outstanding archaeological perspective on the nature of human evolution. Hodder provides a compelling explanation of the various factors that influence cultural change. Notably, the book can be an appropriate source of information for scholars, researchers, and educators because of its cultural transformation and human evolution. Hodder offers a unique evolutionary model that facilitates the prominence of human entanglement with both natural and artificial things. Therefore, the publication is an ideal account of the long path, which ideas and human beings lead each other. Arguably, Hodder’s essay is an advancement of a legacy of systems of things, which entraps human evolution.[Hodder, Ian. Where are We Heading?: The Evolution of Humans and Things. Yale University Press, 2018.]
Hodder’s publication is one of the challenging and thought-provoking books that he designs similar to other volumes on foundational science. The author examines the various philosophical assumptions undergirding research on crucial questions. Additionally, the author explores the long term trajectory of human evolution and its relation to natural and artificial things. According to research findings, industrial growth and expansion expedited technological explosion at the expense of other human beings and nature. Substantially, the tone in the book is quite harsh, especially Marcusian subtexts. Therefore, the book can be a form of warning that people cannot disregard the impact of the various products to avoid any harm that may arise.[Hodder, Ian. Where are We Heading?: The Evolution of Humans and Things. Yale University Press, 2018.]
Hodder traces people’s addiction to traditional inventions, such as the discovery of fire. Notably, the design bound the ancient man in chains, su...